NADA Number: 140-901 | |
| Proprietary Name |
Adequan® |
|---|---|
| Sponsor |
Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Ingredients |
Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan |
| Species |
Horse, not for meat production |
| Routes of Administration |
Intra-articular Intramuscular |
| Dose Form |
Liquid |
| Drug Form |
Liquid |
| Dispensing Status |
RX |
|
Dosage Amount, Indications & Limitations |
522.1850 Polysulfated glycosaminoglycan. Specifications: Each 5-milliliter ampule or vial contains 500 milligrams. Conditions of use: Horses Amount: 250 milligrams intra-articularly (carpal) once a week for 5 weeks or 500 milligrams intramuscularly (carpal and hock) every 4 days for 28 days. Injection site must be thoroughly cleansed prior to injection. Indications: Polysulfated glycosaminoglycan is for the treatment of noninfectious degenerative and/or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness of the carpal and hock joints in horses. Limitations: Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Safe use in breeding animals has not been established. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. |